Gear Up

Our Gear Up Program is currently on hold as we focus on an exciting new project. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
We're excited to announce that the Gear Up Program will relaunch in Spring 2025. Stay tuned for more details, and thank you for your continued support!

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Professional Development Program for new Deaf Interpreters

This program is for Deaf Interpreter candidates with a commitment to learning and high motivation to start up their professional interpreting careers. This program is open to all new interpreters who have completed their basic foundation training within the past three years. Gear Up activities are designed to reinforce foundational Deaf Interpreting skills and knowledge with experiential learning activities supporting Deaf interpreters' integration into their local interpreting communities. Deaf interpreter candidates from diverse cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

At the end of the program, students will be able to do the following:

In this program you will experience:

Group lab discussions
Mentoring with experienced interpreters, both Deaf and Hearing
Seminar presentations
Mock interpreting experience
Access to skill development resources and study guides
Weekly assignment submissions

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DIA programs are open to people of all backgrounds regardless of age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and gender identity. Participants can direct reasonable accommodation requests to [email protected]. This program is sponsored by Sorenson Interpreter Education Professional Development at no cost to the participant. Registered participants will receive email communication if all or part of their program is cancelled.